"Good fences make good neighbors." — Robert Frost I had barely moved into my new home when I received a voice mail from the neighbors next door: "Ms. Greene, your fence has fallen over onto our property." A massive section of 6-foot-tall coyote fence had literally gone timber across their drive ... »Read more>>
Mitote March 14, 2010
| The New Mexican
City Poet Laureate Valerie Martinez's new book, This is How It All Began, published by the Press at the Palace of the Governors, is out. The limited edition (75 only at $100 each) is hand-bound and printed in two colors on a variety of warm-toned pap ...Story,
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Schools facing shortfall; kids first to suffer
Inez Russell |
The downturn in the economy that has ravaged the nation is hitting New Mexico full force — and our public schools are going to be more strapped than usual.
In Santa Fe, public schools are expecting a $7.3 million shortfall for the 2010-2011 budg ...Story,
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Reflections on a recent campaign ...
Gregg Bemis |
Baa. Baa. Baa. Could that be the sound of sheep going to the voting booths?
We have just finished a mayoral election between an outstanding challenger and an incumbent. A third candidate, long in experience and civic awareness, but short on vote ...Story,
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Public works: Timely effort helps create joyful holiday
Gussie Fauntleroy | For The New Mexican
The memory of Christmas giving may be fading, but two state employees recently had their memories refreshed during an awards ceremony honoring fourth quarter 2009 top employees in the state Children, Youth and Families Department.
Jeanette Marti ...Story,
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Trail Dust: A surprising twist in 1858 murder mystery
Marc Simmons | For The New Mexican
The Santa Fe Weekly Gazette on Dec. 18, 1858, carried a remarkable news story in its pages. It announced that a jury had found Father Peter John Munnecom not guilty of murdering his fellow priest, Father Etienne Avel, in the parish church at Mora.
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Understanding Your World: One step forward, one step back in Middle East
Bill Stewart | For The New Mexican
Two events this week, one positive and one negative, illustrate the immense complexity of the Middle East. The first was the highly successful parliamentary election in Iraq, while the second was the resounding slap in the face Israel gave the U.S. d ...Story,
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Big plans for Taos Ski Valley
Daniel Gibson | For The New Mexican
Change comes slowly to the eccentric Euro-flavored Taos Ski Valley, which is part of its charm. But in early February, the managers — now driven by the next generation of Blake family members overseeing this gem of the American ski scene — released p ...Story,
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